Newcastle

Groups at Newcastle u3a

At Newcastle U3A we do not run formal courses of study. For those, try "night classes" or college courses.

We have "Interest Groups" where like-minded people get together and learn, play or talk about a variety of subjects.

Each Group is lead by a Group Leader who is responsible for coordinating the ideas of all group members to enable the whole Group to enjoy learning and socialising by sharing their knowledge, skill, or enthusiasm on the subject, perhaps each taking a turn at leading, organising a particular meeting, or just making a brief presentation about something that interests them.

Members and prospective members please read our Events page first for an overview of all events Our taster sessions for prospective members are given to help you get started.

Members may attend any and all sessions (group or other event) but you should contact the relevant Group Leader to find out if a Group that you wish to attend for the first time, has vacancies. Some Groups are full and may not be able accept any new members at present.

Groups, contacts, and descriptions:

  • Click on group/s of your choice in the Group List below.
  • Each Group has all its events listed.
  • To contact a group leader about joining - top right of a group's page click on [pigeon picture] 'Click to send a message' ; or Contact us at our Pink Lane meeting rooms.

Group registers: each Group must keep a record of all attendees at their sessions.

New Groups: What about you starting an exercise group such as walking (its happening!) or croquet? A get your hands dirty group such as gardening or litter picking? Learn, laugh, and live by sharing your interests and skills and make new friends. Contact us with your ideas so we can help you develop it.

  • "Walking" new Group starting March 2024, see below.
Group List
Astronomy.
Wednesday a.m.
zoom 4th Wed monthly
Wednesday a.m.
zoom 4th Wed monthly
Book.
Monday a.m.
4th Mon monthly
Monday a.m.
4th Mon monthly
Brunswick Hall monthly mtg.
Wednesday p.m.
2nd Wed monthly
Wednesday p.m.
2nd Wed monthly
Chess.
Thursday a.m.
1st Thu monthly
Thursday a.m.
1st Thu monthly
City Lunch.
Tuesday p.m.
4th Tue monthly 1215pm
Tuesday p.m.
4th Tue monthly 1215pm
Craft.
Tuesday a.m.
1st & 3rd Tue 10.30
Tuesday a.m.
1st & 3rd Tue 10.30
Creative Writing.
Wednesday p.m.
1st&3rd Wed Zoom
Wednesday p.m.
1st&3rd Wed Zoom
Discussion.
Wednesday a.m.
4th Wed monthly 1030
Wednesday a.m.
4th Wed monthly 1030
Dowsing.
Tuesday p.m.
3rd Tue monthly 1330 R2
Tuesday p.m.
3rd Tue monthly 1330 R2
Drop in Session.
Thursday p.m.
1st Thu monthly 1.30pm
Thursday p.m.
1st Thu monthly 1.30pm
Family History.
Friday p.m.
4th Fri monthly hybrid
Friday p.m.
4th Fri monthly hybrid
Favourite Films.
Thursday p.m.
2nd Thu monthly 1.30pm
Thursday p.m.
2nd Thu monthly 1.30pm
Food Lovers.
 ceased meeting
 ceased meetingFrench Conversation.
Monday p.m.
Mondays weekly 1400pm
Monday p.m.
Mondays weekly 1400pm
Fun Bridge.
Monday a.m.
Mondays weekly
Monday a.m.
Mondays weekly
General History.
Wednesday a.m.
3rd Wed monthly Zoom
Wednesday a.m.
3rd Wed monthly Zoom
Good Read.
Monday p.m.
4th Mon monthly hybrid
Monday p.m.
4th Mon monthly hybrid
I.T. & Computing (on Zoom).
Tuesday a.m.
Tuesdays weekly Zoom 1030am
Tuesday a.m.
Tuesdays weekly Zoom 1030am
Industrial History.
Tuesday p.m.
1st Tue monthly 1400pm
Tuesday p.m.
1st Tue monthly 1400pm
Italian Culture.
Wednesday p.m.
4th Wed monthly 1400pm
Wednesday p.m.
4th Wed monthly 1400pm
Literature and Film.
Tuesday p.m.
3rd Tue monthly Zoom
Tuesday p.m.
3rd Tue monthly Zoom
Local History Pink Lane.
Thursday a.m.
1030 3rd Thursday monthly
Thursday a.m.
1030 3rd Thursday monthly
Local History Walking.
Thursday a.m.
2nd Thursday monthly
Thursday a.m.
2nd Thursday monthly
Music For Pleasure.
Thursday p.m.
2nd & 4th Thu Zoom
Thursday p.m.
2nd & 4th Thu Zoom
Philosophy 1.
Tuesday p.m.
4th Tue monthly
Tuesday p.m.
4th Tue monthly
Philosophy 2.
Tuesday p.m.
2nd Tue monthly
Tuesday p.m.
2nd Tue monthly
Play Reading.
Thursday p.m.
3rd Thu monthly
Thursday p.m.
3rd Thu monthly
Poetry Appreciation.
Thursday p.m.
3rd Thu monthly hybrid
Thursday p.m.
3rd Thu monthly hybrid
Quiz.
Monday p.m.
2nd Mon monthly 1300pm
Monday p.m.
2nd Mon monthly 1300pm
Saturday Music & Drama.
Saturday a.m.
3rd Sat monthly
Saturday a.m.
3rd Sat monthly
Scrabble.
Tuesday a.m.
2nd Tue monthly
Tuesday a.m.
2nd Tue monthly
Shakespeare.
Saturday 
4th Sat monthly am & pm
Saturday 
4th Sat monthly am & pm
Short Tennis 1.
Monday a.m.
Mondays weekly
Monday a.m.
Mondays weekly
Short Tennis 2.
Friday a.m.
Fridays weekly
Friday a.m.
Fridays weekly
Sunday Lunch.
Sunday p.m.
3rd Sun monthly
Sunday p.m.
3rd Sun monthly
Table Tennis.
Tuesday a.m.
Tuesdays weekly
Tuesday a.m.
Tuesdays weekly
Talking About Art.
Monday p.m.
1st Mon monthly Hybrid
Monday p.m.
1st Mon monthly Hybrid
Ten Pin Bowling.
 Ceased. Bowl Lane closed
 Ceased. Bowl Lane closed
Ukulele.
Thursday a.m.
1st & 3rd Thu hybrid
Thursday a.m.
1st & 3rd Thu hybrid
Walking.
Tuesday a.m.
4th Tue monthly 1030am
Tuesday a.m.
4th Tue monthly 1030am
Timetable Summary
Day MorningAfternoon
MondayBook.   Fun Bridge.   Short Tennis 1.   French Conversation.   Good Read.   Quiz.   Talking About Art.  
TuesdayCraft.   I.T. & Computing (on Zoom).   Scrabble.   Table Tennis.   Walking.   City Lunch.   Dowsing.   Industrial History.   Literature and Film.   Philosophy 1.   Philosophy 2.  
WednesdayAstronomy.   Discussion.   General History.   Brunswick Hall monthly mtg.   Creative Writing.   Italian Culture.  
ThursdayChess.   Local History Pink Lane.   Local History Walking.   Ukulele.   Drop in Session.   Favourite Films.   Music For Pleasure.   Play Reading.   Poetry Appreciation.  
FridayShort Tennis 2.   Family History.  
SaturdaySaturday Music & Drama.    
Sunday Sunday Lunch.